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5 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Pearl of the Danube

Jajaz Kop

Jajaz Kop

19 Dec 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Budapest, a city that seamlessly blends history and beauty. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Hungarian Parliament Building, soak in the healing waters of the iconic thermal baths, and marvel at the architectural wonders of Fisherman's Bastion. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems of this enchanting city.

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Exploring Budapest's Cultural Treasures
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$63

Hungarian National Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
10 - 15 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
10 - 15 min

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St. Stephen's Basilica
Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 2Relaxation and Opera in Budapest
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$69

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$ 2

Gellért Thermal Bath
These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$44
11 - 14 min

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Hungarian State Opera
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
Day 3Icons of Budapest's Past and Present
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$60

Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Shoes on the Danube Bank
Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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$14
Day 4Discovering the Majestic Buda Castle
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$50

Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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Castle District
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Indulging in Budapest's Thermal Baths and Art
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$68

Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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Heroes' Square
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $311 In total

Activities & Food:$309
Transport:$2